Demi Lovato in hospital after ‘drug overdose’

TIL Desk Hollywood/ Singer Demi Lovato was rushed to a hospital here after suffering a suspected drug overdose. law enforcement sources saying it appeared to be a “heroin overdose”. However, a source close to Lovato later denied it. The 25-year-old was out Monday night celebrating a friend’s birthday in West Hollywood. She also posted photos on Instagram of herself and others in the group, and seemed happy.

As per sources, Lovato was transported by ambulance from her home in the Hollywood Hills just before noon on Tuesday, and is currently being treated. Paramedics found Demi unconscious when they arrived at her home. Law enforcement sources told that Lovato was treated with Narcan — an emergency treatment for narcotic overdoses — at her home.

Lovato’s representative told “Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support. Some of the information being reported is incorrect and they respectfully ask for privacy.” Her aunt Kerissa Dunn posted on social media that the singer is “awake and responsive”.